MANILA, Philippines โ€“ The holidays may be getting drenched as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts days of intense rainfall due to a low-pressure area (LPA) and a shear line affecting large portions of the country. On Friday, Dec. 20, PAGASA Weather Specialist Obet Badrina reportedContinue Reading

Imagine a place where natureโ€™s beauty remains untouched, where turquoise waters kiss powder-white beaches, and limestone cliffs rise majestically from the sea. Welcome to Palawan, the Philippines’ largest province and a breathtaking archipelago that promises wonder at every turn. Known as the โ€œPhilippinesโ€™ Last Frontierโ€ and hailed as the “BestContinue Reading

The province of Zamboanga Sibugay has earned a dubious distinction: it tops the list for the most problematic land distribution under the governmentโ€™s decades-old agrarian reform program. State auditors have flagged the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) for awarding agricultural land to 235 unqualified recipients, including retired police officers andContinue Reading

Congress has approved a zero government subsidy for the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for 2025, a move that raises not just eyebrows, but also serious legal and ethical questions. In response, PhilHealthโ€™s board of directors bumped up its corporate operating budget to a staggering P284 billionโ€”nearly 10% higher thanContinue Reading